HERNDON: The Idaho Legislature’s Budget Committee Voted to Cut Most State Spending by 5%.
By Scott Herndon After a couple of years’ worth of income tax cuts, and after adopting beneficial tax...
COOPER: The USPS Shouldn’t Bait and Switch Rural Idahoans
By Horace Cooper Up until now the United States Postal Service (USPS) has been the nation’s only truly...
MCGRANE: A Busy Week at the Capitol—and Important Work Behind the Scenes
By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Engaging with Idahoans and Preparing for What’s Ahead The legislative session brings...
MOON: Lincoln Day is an Idaho Tradition
By Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office to...
RISCH: My Plan to Lower Costs for Idaho Families
By Sen. Jim Risch Idahoans are raised on a basic truth: “Hard work pays off.” Yet, every grocery...
DEHAY: Holistic Hair Care
By Savanna DeHay Intro Whether you are a man or woman, boy or girl, everyone wants to have...
MCGRANE: Bowling at the White House
By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s OfficeFebruary 2, 2026 Bowling Together:...
RISCH: Your Voice in the U.S. Senate
By Sen. Jim Risch I’m proud to work on behalf of Idahoans and ensure your voices are heard...
RISCH: The Senate Must Permanently Defund the Taliban
By Sen. Jim Risch Not one penny of Idahoans’ hard-earned tax dollars should ever end up in the...
MOON: A Convention of States is Not the Answer
By Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon We all agree there are serious problems in our country: skyrocketing national...
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